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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,396.02, 21,566.37 and 8,833.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,396.02, 21,566.37 and 8,833.15 is: 13,232.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,396.02 : 21,566.37 = 8,833.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,396.02/21,566.37 = 8,833.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,396.02x = 21,566.37 × 8,833.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,396.02x = 190,498,981.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,498,981.17/14,396.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,232.75

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